Drink from the Cup of the Borgias... if you dare. Renaissance Italy is rushing headlong toward war, but Cardinal Cesare Borgia has other things on ...
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Jul 30, 2009
Starbubbles
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Aug 11, 2011
Lacey
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The political turmoil gets a little more attention in this book, and the politics are a bit hard to follow -- something the author acknowledges in her note at the end (this note itself is very odd, as she basically seems to be complaining about what a trial and tribulation writing Cantarella is). This is the volume where the series begins to get a bit more "mature" and veers closer to disturbing. Higuri also takes some pretty extreme liberties with history here -- explaining a notoriou
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Apr 09, 2011
Lacey
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The political turmoil gets a little more attention in this book, and the politics are a bit hard to follow -- something the author acknowledges in her note at the end (this note itself is very odd, as she basically seems to be complaining about what a trial and tribulation writing Cantarella is). This is the volume where the series begins to get a bit more "mature" and veers closer to disturbing. Higuri also takes some pretty extreme liberties with history here -- explaining a notoriou
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Sep 20, 2007
Deb
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I've been enjoying the Cantarella series, mainly because it's historical Italian church politics at their most corrupt. Plenty of romance and action for the older reader, there's no nudity but this series is definately not geared for the under-14 crowd.
Feb 27, 2008
Jake
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It's always disappointing when a series takes a downturn. Still written wonderfully, and the art is still delicate and intriguing. The problem is the sexual overtones became disturbing.
Jan 30, 2008
Steph
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The plot winds on and cracks start to show in Cesare's facade. We get to see plenty of political scheming (some of which is a little muddy at times.) The art is beautiful though as usual.
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